July 12, 2013

This has been a whirlwind trip and its not over yet. I've had so much fun.

Debbie and Joe wanted me to be comfy during my visit so they took me shopping for a new couch. Holy moly did they get something good. So good in fact, I may never leave.

Debbie was nice enough to drive over to meet a good friend of mine and hers now. Carol and I've been online friends for quite awhile and I had no idea her and Debbie had mutual family connections. Small world. We also ate at this great place called Simple Simons and she took me to the cutest shops.

I've been to dinner with and met lots of Joe and Debbie's good friends. debbies friends from long ago stop by for coffee with us, LeighAnne stopped by for awhile. so happy to' get to meet her.I have been to church with them, hung out with their grandkids, played with the dogs, watched Pokey the bird hop all over, sewed, drank, ate, shopped and on and on. Speaking of friends these two have got some friends. They are always doing something with or for friends. I thought I had a lot but seriously!!! They wear me out. In a good way of course.

YWould you look at the happiness on that counter? Joe went shopping. You know when he goes shopping you are in for a treat. Lots of treats!!!! The wine was brought over from LeighAnne, another FRIEND who I loved meeting. Now she's my friend too. Did ya see how I just grabbed onto one of Debbie's friends? She can share!! She has plenty.

Debbie's granddaughter Stella wanted me to show her how to sew. Can I tell you, she melts my heart? She is so sweet and the grand kids call me Auntie Sharon. Be still my heart. I'd do anything for them. Love them so much. It was funny because I've made them several quilts so she says to me, is this my quilt? Haaaaa. I said, no I think you already have a few from Auntie Sharon.

Jamie is Stella's brother. Mr. Smiley I call him. He is one happy boy. Love that hair!

Last night Debbie surprised me for my birthday. She told me she had a big one when I got here. Omg did she ever. We took a cooking class at Williams Sonoma. I have never ever done this. It was an awesome birthday surprise. The food was awesome, Provence food and the gave us all a beautiful cookbook to take home. I told you I may never leave. It gets better every day around here.

I have to show Debbie's window.arent those flowers cute? And her new birdie I brought her matches perfect.

This is what fabric we started out with this week. We've made so many different projects.this fabric from Pam Kitty makes us smile.

Doggy helpers. She may never get that together.

After the get together with Carol , Debbie took us to the Cupcake shop. This girl was the winner of cupcake wars or something like that. Cutest store.

Casey's Cupcakes

Cupcakes served in the cutest little happy pink box.

And the wall of pink candy!

I'm sure most of you know my best friend Debbie. I can't figure out how to link her so her blog is www.cucaroo.blogspot. Check it out she has more fun pics.

July 11, 2013

I will need to go home soon just to rest. Last Saturday Debbie picked me up at the airport we drove to a baby shower. One of my sons best friends and his wife are expecting a baby. I had to fly in for it. They are like my own kids. Debbie made it possible for me to surprise Brittany. Even if I did have to leave home at 4:30 am. And Debbie had to get me at 10am. But we made it.
The shower was pirate themed. You know me, I had to put the beer can in the photo. guys get thirsty too ya know. not manly to drink punch I guess. Very cute shower but it was outside and I want to know where all that humidity came from??? Maybe it followed me here. Sweating is how we roll in Missouri. But in Southern Ca?
We brought home the pirate patch and Stella had to give it a try too. Cute huh?
We have been on the run ever since Debbie picked me up last Sat. I'm doing my blog on the IPad and I hate that I can't move pictures around.
I'll do another post and use Blogsy in a few.

July 05, 2013

Well I haven't kept my word about blogging. Where does my time go?
We went on our Alaskan cruise for my birthday. It was beautiful. Then we spent some time in Canada. It was the perfect trip. We took a sea plane to see the Glaciers. It was unbelievable.
I'm doing this from my IPad so not sure where the photos go.
I have so many pics to show. Be back soon. Wink, wink.
I hope everyone had a great 4th!!

May 24, 2013

I'm really trying here. So I'm back. Two days later. Even though I've spent the last few days in bed. Caught something nasty on that plane going to Portland I guess. Hit me like a ton of bricks. Today is the first day I actually have energy and got dressed.

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate it. I love blogging and really have missed it. And you!! And you and you and...........YOU!

I started some of my flowers before I left for market. I kept putting it off because of our weather until I couldn't wait any longer.

Of course my Hosta come up without my help. And this one is huge. It's bigger than a dinner plate. I don't even remember planting it last year.

And these. They doubled all by themselves I swear. I don't remember planting this many Hosta in that bed. This was when they first came up. Now they are much bigger.

Hunka found this planter in the woods. He brought it up two years ago and finally I decided to plant something in it. I love it.

Love this. I've had those lanterns forever. Finally decided to use one of them.

Cherry Cheesecake. So pretty.

And there's Mr. Hunka relaxing by his waterfall and pond.

Flowers in my deck planters..........

More deck flowers...........Our deck is the sunniest (is that a word?) place at our house. And the hottest!!!

Have you ever planted the potato vine??? This one is a sweet potato vine. There are others. When I lived in Ca I never heard of this stuff but I am loving it. So easy to grow.

May 22, 2013

Man oh man did I receive some bloggy love at Quilt Market. I have so many request to get back to my blog that I'm here!!! You never know if anyone really reads it anymore so you think, oh why would I do that. Well, now I know that lots of you are reading it. Even though you may not comment you are out there. So talking to myself is not an issue with me so I'll get crackin and start talking. I mean typing! Blogging used to be my life, that is until Facebook, Pinterest, moving to Missouri, my website, Candy Crush............ok do not laugh. Candy Crush is very important to me. I'm on level..........never mind you really don't care do you?? But if you get a moment can ya give a girl an extra LIFE??? wink wink!!

I have been doing other things over here. No, really I have. I attended a St. Louis Hook in. Yep I became a Hooker. A girl can always use the extra cash right? Nooooo silly, not that kind of hooking. RUG hooking. I tried it several years ago and liked it but liked quilting more. I thought I'd give it another try. I liked it again and started my new rug. And no I haven't picked it up to work on it in weeks. But it's sitting right here by me in case I get that urge.

One of my best friends ever and who I might add makes the most beautiful hooked rugs, sent me an awesome hook to hook my rugs. I've got to take a photo and will share next time. It's so cute. When I grow up I want to make rugs like Ter'e does.

There were some awesome rugs on display at the little rug show.

My BFF Debbie sent me her wool stripper. Yes she is a hooker AND a stripper. That's how my friends roll. If you've never stripped you don't know what you are missing. Not sure when I'll pick this up and work on it again but I know I will for sure.

I've been finished up binding on several quilts and making more. Yep there sure is a kit. Thanks for asking. :)

I started working on my flowers too. Once I knew (thought) the snow had left us. You know we did get another 15 inches when we thought we were done.

Made a picnic quilt for Boo and Hillarie. Love these fabrics. Yes there is a kit.

Hunka made me a new gate for the deck. There was one when we moved in but it had rotted. I've waited four years and it was worth the wait. Ok, not really because I could have been decorating that gate 4 years ago. I'll make up for lost time though, no worries here.

Made this cute little drawstring bag for my BFF. Made one for her BFF too.

While I was busy doing all that sewing look where Mr. Hunka was. On my couch in the sewing room. He thinks I put that there for his sitting pleasure. How do I break it to him that it was just there to decorate???? He looks pretty happy there doesn't he?

We had a few awesome days so I made a little quilty kind of a meal for me and Hunka.

That's what I've been up to. Well lots more and yes I'll be back with more.

March 29, 2013

March 23, 2013

Hunkering down over here with my Hunka man. Snow is coming. St. Louis is expecting between 5 and 7 I heard, then I heard 7 to 10. So who knows. I'm just happy that it's coming and it's Sunday so no one has to go outside. It seems like Easter is a bit too early this year. We may have to shovel out to find those eggs.

Boo, his fiance Hillarie and their dog Micah were here for a few days. We had so much fun. Hillarie and I had a girls day out. I took her to a spa for a facial, then we had lunch at Nordstroms and finally I surprised her with a new Michael Kohrs bag. I know she's wanted one, so now she has one. I can't believe I didn't take photos. Other than of Micah.

He's so sweet. He wasn't just looking outside, he was watching his momma and daddy as they were packing the car to leave. He didn't want to be left behind. Micah is a long haired German Shepherd and Hillarie rescued him from a shelter. He is HUGE!!! Seriously his head is as big as my....... well you know.

Hillarie took this picture of her new bag. She hugged it and I think she kissed it. I can't be sure.

I've been sewing again. I'm on a roll over here. Lots of projects in the works and I'm trying to finish some things.

I used a bundle of Riley Blake gingham fat quarters to make the basket quilt. And the other one is a kit on my website. I need to get busy quilting now. The basket one would be so cute hand quilted but that's not gonna happen around here.

Debbie sent me a big old box of Easter goodies. The day the kids were leaving to go back to Tenn, I was saying goodbye and trying to hold back my years. I walked back to the front porch and there was this box sitting there waiting for me. Just in time!! I love the bunny she made me, and all the goodies.

Isn't that bunny adorable?

A couple other things that were in the box. The turquoise bracelet I saw on Debbie's FB page. It was going to be at a craft thing she was going to. I wanted one so bad. Guess what? I got one!!! WOOHOOOO!!! and that Easter charm, too cute.

This week I mailed a few quilts of mine to friends. I have so many quilts that they are taking over this house. I know a few friends that I knew would love one and would appreciate it. Today I got notification that two of them received their packages and they were so happy. That makes me happy!!!! I love surprising friends and strangers. Nothing better to make your day.

If your getting snow, stay warm. If you have warm weather with sun, enjoy!!!!!! Happy Easter to everyone!

March 17, 2013

I'm a little late today wishing you a happy green day. We had our corned beef and cabbage last night. Not sure why I did that instead of waiting for today. But it was so good. I knew there were two cuts, flat and point cut. But this year I see that our stores had a "round" cut. OMG it was the best I've ever had and talk about tender. If you love corned beef you should try this cut if you ever see it at your stores. Ok, that was your cooking lesson for the day.

Been working on a few things. I started this on Friday. I now have them all buttonholed. Instead of doing the stitching in black I matched it to each color.

I love my Aurifil threads. Every color you can imagine for embroidery.

Pillows are my newest obsession. I keep buying them and making them. It takes forever to get the bed ready for sleep at night. But I love them!! This one I used Pam Kitty's LOVE fabric and just cut 2 1/2" squares. Boom, you got yourself a pillow. I love that black fabric. It is so pretty. I used it on the back too.

This week I bought some daffodils at Trader Joe's. They were still closed. The gal said that they shipped them to Trader's dry. Or else they would bloom on the way. I was afraid they would never bloom if I bought them. She said take them home, put them in hot water in your vase and they will bloom. Dog gone if they didn't!!! Guess she knew her flowers. And the good part, they were only $1.69 for a bunch. I think I bought four bunches.

I see I haven't really shown much green in honor of St. Patrick's day. :( But there's the green vase and that little bitty green basket up there at the top.

Hope you had a green day!!!! Off to wait for my Boo and his cute little fiance to arrive. They should be here soon.

March 16, 2013

I saw a box on my front porch and couldn't imagine what was inside. I hadn't ordered anything. I went out to get it and it was from my good friend Frannie Fran. Then I was so excited to open it because I couldn't imagine what would be inside. I opened it and cried. I love this so much. Fran knew I loved this quilt pattern but I never made it. So she did! AND she hand quilted this. It's wonderful.

March 13, 2013

I've done a little decorating for Easter. Just a little. I'd love to drag all the stuff out but then I'd have to put it all away too. I remember when my mom used to say, I'm not decorating anymore. I would always say, why??? I love holidays and the decorating. NOW I know. I do less and less every holiday now. I hate to have to take it down and put it away. If I could find someone to do that part I'd be one decorating fool.

I got these cute things at a local antique shop last year.

This picture is of one of my nephews from years ago. He's almost 19 years old now but this is still my favorite photo of him.

Are you decorating yet? Easter is coming quick. Seems like it's coming faster this year. It just me or is it?

March 10, 2013

Well, did ya? Spring forward ?? I did and I didn't like it. I am ready for Springtime but losing that hour really does me in. I love my sleep and to give up an hour hurts. I'm sure by the time we Fall back I'll have caught up on that hour I gave up last night.

I know I've told you my addiction to Facebook. Well, I'm trying to cut back. Someone told me it was a 12 step program. I think I'm on step 3. It's been 3 days and I've really cut back. While I love interacting on there, it's a time suck. Since cutting back I've gotten so much done. Who knew????

I ran across this photo aned it made me wish my whole sewing room looked like this. Being on FB all the time prohibits me from even beginning to make it look like this. That is until 3 days ago. This is what my sewing room looked like in my California house. I'm sure this must have been taken while our house was up for sale. Because you know that if your working on projects it DOES NOT look like this. But I can dream can't I?

This is what mine looks like today. I'm embarassed to even show you. But let's just say I've been busy. Yes, that sound like an excuse and I'm going with it.

Another reason for downsizing my FB time is this..........No, not baking, Miss Chloe. She has had a hard time adjusting to her new home. Finally after 4 full weeks she's starting to feel better about being here. I think she was tossed around so much she doesn't know where "home" really is. She is my shadow and I love her so much. Doesn't she look like Madeline?? She's just thinner.

Wilster came over this past week to meet his new four legged sister. She loved him. When he got up to get something and walked toward the front door she started barking and tried to stop him. It was so funny. By the way, don't ya wish you could sit as straight as she does? She cracks us up.

This is one of my projects I've been working on. It's a new Block of the Month on my website. I love it!!! We're on month 2 now. The little numbered pieces are little pockets to hold a treasure. It's an Advent calendar. The blocks are really big as this is only two months worth. I love the colors. So bright and cheerful. All I need now is grandson/daughter to share it with. Ok, I won't go there. My kids are gonna smack me!

February 20, 2013

Can it be true? Schools are being cancelled for tomorrow, the roads have been pre-treated, and it is COLD. The weather men better be right this time. I've waited all winter for my snow. Although I can do without the ice that might be coming with it.

Today my Chloe girl had a grooming appointment. Her first with us. At first she was all excited to hop in the Explorer and go for a ride. She took one step into that place and two steps back out the door. I think she probably wasn't sure if I was coming back or who was going to get her next. Bless her heart. She sure looks pretty. But she did before grooming too. She's so much smalle than Madeline. But reminds us so much of her.

Boo got to meet her yesterday. I think she liked him. :) I still can't believe my baby boy is getting married.

Hunka and I had a nice Valentine. These little pies were so good. I obviously didn't wait until they were totally cooled before icing them. Haaaaaaaa I never proclaimed to be a baker. But they were tasty if I do say so myself. Raspberry.

I had a romantic dinner ready for my Valentine. Complete with jumbo prawns, filet mignon, brussel sprouts, and a heart shaped pecan pie. And those cute, uh not so cute little pies above.

Complete with candles...

I can't get enough of these. Barefoot Contessa recipe. Delishhhhh.

Again I'm no baker. My poor heart has caved in on the side. I try I really do. Well sort of..........

Moving along to St. Paddy's day. I made this little table topper. I used to hate the color green. Seriously I did. I love this topper. Do I have kits on my website? Funny you ask. Why yes I do. :)

Hopefully I'll be back with SNOW pictures tomorrow. And I hope you had a great Valentine too.

February 12, 2013

We have a new member to our family . No not Bear. He can't do stairs and we have lots of steps. We were sad. We went out and bought food....toys....a name tag....then found out we wouldn't be getting him. But then a good friend of mine found our dog!!! We couldn't be happier with Chloe!!!! I'm not sure how to do photos on this IPod where I want them.
Hope your Valentine will be a good one. Mine already is.

February 02, 2013

Can you believe it's already Feb? This year is flying by. I remember I used to hear when I was young, just wait till you get older the years will fly by. And they are. On Thursday my oldest son Bill aka Wilster is going to be 33 years old. Just when did that happen? He did inform me this week that I can't call him Wilster on his FB page anymore because his friends and coworkers see it. And his point is...........?????? My boys are growing up and momma bear is getting OLD. Birthday boy is on the left in red. They hate when I ask them to take a picture.

The last few days Hunka and I spent out looking for a new four legged family member. Today we found our new furry friend. This place has you fill out an application and then they come out to your house to ok you. Let's hope they ok us because today we also went out and bought a huge bag of dog food, dog toys, heart worm medicine, a name tag...........and I forget what else. LOLOL Guess we are pretty sure Bear will be ours in a few days. We are so excited. But Hunka is going to try and change his name to Chuck. Chuck Yeager that is. Is that too funny??? We'll see how that goes.

I was lucky enough to be able to go to So Ca and stay with my BFF Debbie for a week and go to Road to Ca. I got to see so many old friends from my So Ca days. It was nice to see everyone.

We had so much fun. But the time went by too fast as usual. Debbie, her two sisters and I spent the day together at Road then spent Saturday at Debbie's crafting. Here is the quilt top we made.

And these pillows.......

Debbie's adorable grandaughter Stella is getting so big. Look at her posing. I brought gifts and Debbie told her she couldn't have them unless she let me take a picture. You should have seen her run to get her sunglasses and strike a pose. Do you not love those boots???

And this little sweetie. Jamieson is such a cuddler. I could have squeezed him all day long.

My bed was full of gifties when I got to Debbie's.

And sweet flowers..

I can't wait until I go back again. It was a great time!

Wish me luck on our new doggy. I'll be back with good news in a few days I hope.

January 20, 2013

Man oh man has it been THAT long since I blogged? And can January almost be over? Time flies doesn't it?

Hunka and I went on a 21 day cruise between Christmas and New Years. It was a lot of fun but tooooo long. After 16 days we were ready to be done. One can only eat, drink and be merry so many days. We went to some really pretty places and had a great time together.

This is the computer room/library/coffee shop. I had to go in here and do my Facebooking. I only did it a couple times though. It's pretty expensive.

This was poolside. I love, love, love those lamps. They were huge!!!!

Hunka and our favorite beverage guy. :) Mark was the sweetest guy. I wanted to adopt him and take him home. He's fromt he Philapines.

Martinique was one of our many stops.

The prettiest sunsets ever!!!

Hunka at Christmas in Aruba!! LOL!!!!!!!!

We did an excursion where we raced two other sailboats in a Regata. We were picked to be on the Stars & Stripes sailboat that belongs to Dennis Conners I think it was. He won the America's Cup with his sailboat quite a few times. It was so much fun. I wasn't sure I'd like being on a sailboat but I did. I'm not a big fan of the water. I didn't drown and I actually had a good time. :) Oh and we came in second. :( Can't win em all right?

I've been home a couple weeks now. I lost my sewing Mojo. I think I stitched so much on the ship that I was burnt out. I got alot done though. I did manage to make this. I have kits on my website if you wanna make one too. I used Pam Kitty's fabric on most of the bag. It is so cute. It's also on the website.

I'm off to Ca. to stay with my BFF Debbie and go to Road to Ca with her and her sister's. Hopefully our friend Tammy can go with us too. If not, I'll be seeing her while I'm in town. I can't wait. I have my own suite in Debbie's house. It is awesome. My own room and bathroom connected and the most comfy bed you'll ever sleep in. Honest!!!! AND I get to see her sweet little grandkids. Can't wait!!!

While we were on our cruise I got a message from my Boo. He was letting me know that he was going to propose to his girlfriend on New Years Eve. I almost fainted when I read the message. I couldn't believe it was finally happening. I'm so happy for both of them and excited to plan the Rehearsal dinner. The wedding is going to be at a beautiful place in Nashville. The wedding is May 31st 2014. I know the time is going to fly by!

November 21, 2012

I'm sure everyone is busy preparing for Thanksgiving. I thought I'd get a quick post in tonight.

The weather here has not felt like Winter/or Fall for that matter. It's supposed to be 71 here tomorrow. Shouldn't we be getting some snow or something??? Instead we will be wearing shorts and flip flops this year. I have a pile of clothes on my bedroom floor because I'm not sure wether to get out the summer or the winter clothes. So I just leave them all piled up for easy access.

I've been doing some quilting and some crocheting this week. Sort of like the weather I can't decide which way to go. lol So I've been doing both.

I'm not even sure when I started this afghan but now it's finished. I love the colors. It's heavy too. WHEN it gets cold it will be put to good use.

I have more projects to work on now. I love to get new yarn and start new things. But I have a problem completing. Sort of like quilting huh?This is what I quilted this week. The top two you will have to wait for Debbie to show. They are her's that I quilted. The bottom one is a quilt I made for her granddaughter for Christmas. I hope Stella likes it.

This was when it was on the quilting machine.

Here it's done. I did ladybugs all over.

Don't you love this big polka dot backing?

Hunka and I wish each and every one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

November 17, 2012

Hunka and I decided to take a trip to our local antique shop the other day. I'm always on the lookout for old quilts to take pictures of. I have no room in my house for anymore but you never know. :)

Sunbonnet Sue and Sam. Love the red and blue. Usually the red fades away but this must have been kept out of the sun.

Double Wedding ring.

This hanger had a bunch of quilt tops on it.

Isn't this neat? I was taking a pic and Hunka said, ewwwww. I said to him, hey that's an antique. He said, it looks like it!!! lolol It was a doll quilt. Pretty tattered but still I love it.

Loved this little high chair. If I had a space for it, I would have brought it home. I'm still thinking about going back to get it.

I got a couple nice packages in the mail this week. My friend Rosie made this elf for me. Don't you love her? I was happy to find her on my front porch!! I've known Rosie for quite awhile from blogging and finally met her in person at Quilt Market a couple years ago and again last year. Even got to have dinner with her. It's always fun when you get to meet a dear friend!!! Thank youRosie for making the elf doll for me.

And my BFF sent me a package of goodies. I love getting surprises in the mail. Who doesn't right?

I have to say I'm so happy that Debbie and I are BFF's again. We have had a couple fallouts but always come back better friends than we were before. There are some people in your life that are just meant to be there. And Debbie is one of them.

Here's what was inside!!! Lots of Thanksgiving goodies!!!

Love my new Annie!! I didn't have a Thanksgiving Annie. Now I do. :)

And my little leaf charm. I didn't have one of these either. So cute! It's so tiny I had to take a pic of it alone.

One more thing....this adorable acorn. It is the cutest thing. Never seen anything like it before.

November 13, 2012

I've been taking down my Halloween decorations. I love putting them up early but then when that holiday is over, I'm done. I cleaned off the front porch and put out one little tree with clear lights on it. And of course I always have my big tree out there with white lights and with a set of orange lights. During Halloween I plug in the orange ones. After that I use the clear lights for Christmas and the rest of the year. I love having the tree outside. It looks good at night. Well, I think it does. I forgot to take another picture of it. I'll do that soon.

But the real decorating I did recently was the kitchen. I love my kitchen. This month it was two years ago we gutted it and redid. We love cooking in there so much. And I have lots of areas to decorate.

It's hard to get a full view because the ktichen is longer than it is wide. So I took several pictures. Ok I took LOTS of pictures. :)

My sweet little Annie Debbie made for me a few years ago. I leave her out all the time.

I took the pics at night that's why some are a little dark or have mood lighting if you will. I used the Ipad and it doesn't have a flash.

This is standing on the other side of the island. We made the island as big as we could and still pass code. And we are so glad we did. See how small the stove top looks? It's really not that small.

I sure have a lot of pictures on that fridge don't I? haaaaa

I'm trying to go around the whole kitchen starting at the sink. Like I said it's hard to get the full picture.

My baking area is right there under the microwave. I just house all my baking stuff there, I mix it all on the big island.

My baking area. I love this area of the kitchen.

And our wine cabinet. We got this at a local shop and love it. It's made out of old windows, doors, etc. You know THIS is really my favorite place in the kitchen if you know me. :) I love all the colored glass don't you?

That's the end of the tour. Hope I didn't bore you. I know I've showed some of it before but since I cleaned and did a little redecorating I thought I'd share again.

October 30, 2012

Well I thought it was Fall here until the temps were over 80 degrees again this week. Talk about confused. One day I bring out the flip flops, next day the socks and shoes. One day a jacket, next day no jacket. No humidity thought so I'm not going to complain. I'll just sit back and wait for my beloved snow. I know it won't be long.

So I started this day ago. Now we are back into Fall. Fires roaring in the fireplace and I've got the sweats on, flannel jammies out, sock on. And a big smile on my face.

I have more pictures from our Tenn trip. Well really from Paducah. I've got a photo of me and this tractor from a couple trips. I'd love to take this tractor home with me.

This shop/house was across the street from the Pink tractor. I love this shop. Always find great things inside. I remember going there on my very first trip to Paducah years ago.

And wouldn't you love to have this old wagon in your yard too?

While at Miss Patty's they had this area set up for a wedding. I had to take a photo for Hillarie. I think it would be a beautiful place for a wedding. I hope Boo is reading this. :)

Isn't this pretty?

I know tomorrow is Halloween so I wanted to show you some of the things we have at a local store called Gordmans here in ST. Louis. It is an awesome store.

I have my Halloween house out. I love this house. I have several of these lighted houses but this is the only one that you can open up and decorate inside.

I've made a few bags lately and done tutorials for them. They are on my Daisy Cottage Quilting website if you want to make one too.

Now I'm working on a red bag tutorial. That too is on the website. I love making bags.

Thank you for all of the comments. It was great to see you guys are still out there and you DO read my blog still. :)

October 15, 2012

Hey there everyone!!! Do you remember me? I sort of gave up blogging because I didn't think anyone read it anymore. Then I got emails that said different. So here I am. Can't promise I'll stay long but I'm back for now.

Fall is my favorite time here in St. Louis, other than when it snows. And right now it is absolutely beautiful here. Today I drove along one of our highways to meet a friend and the colors just took my breathe away. So many purple, orange, red, yellow trees. All changing for winter. It looks like they are painted.

So I came home and took some pictures from my backyard. These are what I see when I walk out my backdoor to the deck. I love it!!

This is a neighbors tree. I want one of these in my yard. Two of our trees died this Summer because of the drought and I might just get one like this to replace the two that died.

Last week my baby boy Boo turned 30 years old. I'm not sure when that happened though. I really don't. Hillarie my future dauhter in law (I'm hoping) threw a big surprise party in Tenn. I don't know how she did it without him finding out. She did a great job. We got to meet her parents and her little brother too. All we need now is an engagment ring to pop out from birthday boys hand!!!! hint hint!!

Aren't they cute?

Hillarie took a picture of Boo's Ford Fairlane and had the cake made. It turned out so pretty.

Boo's three friends from High School in California flew in to surprise him too. I can't tell you how happy I was that they all said YES right away. They never thought twice. And that ticket was not cheap they had to get to fly in either. It was so good to see all of the guys together again.

The guys surprised Boo on Friday night by showing up at his front door. Then the surprise party was on Saturday night. He was shocked when he saw them at the door. He had to hold Micah back. He wanted a piece of them.

It was a great weekend and then on the way home Monday we stopped in Paducah. Yes I sure did get to shop at Hancocks. But..........I bought nothing. I walked thru and looked at it all and then decided the last thing I needed was one more yard of fabric. So I walked out with nothing. Hunka almost had a stroke. haaaaaa

We stopped at one of our favorite places called Miss Patty's for some good food. And took look around. It's so pretty there.

Thanks for stopping by. Leave a comment and say hey!!! I'll be back with more pics soon. No, I promise I will this time. If I add them all now I'm afraid the blog will load slow again. :(

August 26, 2012

I shouldn't even say the word "dog". We miss Madelne so much and we want a dog SOOOO bad. But Hunka and I are taking a few trips still and we would feel bad getting one and then putting it n the kennel while we were away. So in Feb. that's what we will be getting. A new doggy and we can't wait. We even think we are going to get two this time. Of course we will be looking at our local pound and we have a Golden Retriever rescue here too so we'll check there. I can hardly wait.

Now for the Dog Days of Summer. ICK!! I am ready for Fall. We had a teaser for two weeks and we had no humidity and the temps were in the 80's. We all thought, is this it? Is Summer gone and we are rolling into Fall?? Nope. The last few days back in the high 90's and the humidity is back. Enough already!!!! Wilster asked me to go to a Cardinals baseball game and I was excited as long as the humidity wasn't a killer. Lucky for both of us that day was 95 or so but no humidity and he had seats in the shade. Yayyy for the shade. It was fun day and we won!!! Even better. This stadium doesn't have a bad seat. No matter how high up you are, the view is still good. We were to the right of Home plate and the view was great.

Here you can sort of see where we were seated. Not bad really and we weren't in that heat and sun! Even better. It was a nice day with Wilster! I love doing things with my boys! We have another game to go to in a couple weeks. GO CARDS!!!

I've been stitching like crazy. Mainly because it's the one thing I can do and not sweat. I've had this pattern for quite awhile so I traced four of the six designs and made them. They are so fast. Mine are going to be little pillows for a bowl.

I finished this rag quilt for Hillarie. My "future" daughter in law. Yes I'm going out on a limb and saying that. Boo might smack me but Hillarie agrees with me I know she does. Anyhoo Boo (hey that rhymes) has this huge rag quilt I made him years ago when he was in high school. He was so tall that I kept going and buying more flannel to make it longer. He would lie on the floor and test it out and then I'd add another couple rows. It doesn't even match in color because we had to keep adding. But Hillarie loves it and Boo then had no rag quilt. So now she has her own. And her's is pink. And her's does match.

Debbie sent me home with four quilt tops to quilt for her. I did these two and still have two to go. I love the colors in this one. She has the complete ones on her blog.

This is the one we made when I was visitng her. Now hers is quilted mine is still a flatty! Not a fatty, a flatty. Haaaaa Yes I used her quilt to take a picture for my website. I knew she wouldn't mind. We didn't eat on it. Well not that she knows anyway. :)

Finally took time to clean my cutting table off. This is the big one I have in the back part of my sewing area just for cutting kits and orders for customers. Now I can actually have room to spread out. It was piled sky high. I found some goodies buried under there.

Look what Hunka did? He got me a little gift. He came home on Friday and I opened the ktichen door to the garage to welcome him. Haaaaaaaaaa well I did!!! And he told me to cover my eyes. He brought this bag in and gave it to me.

This is what was inside. How cute huh??????? The pumpkin is made of tin. I love it! Do ya think Hunka is ready for Fall too? He's the man who said I have enough Halloween and NO MORE. Then look what he brings home. :) I knew he didn't really mean it!

Okie Doke girlies I'm outta here!! Back to the sewing. I'm working on some Halloweenie things. I told you I was ready didn't I? :)

August 18, 2012

Yep that's right. We are into much, much cooler temps now. Thank GOD!! Today was only 80 and last night, 50!! Can you stand it? I have been sleeping with the windows open for a week. And it feels sooo good. I'm hoping we roll right into Fall. I see all the Halloween/Fall decor out at the shops and I'm in the mood! Matter of fact, I think Monday I'll be doing some redecorating around here. Time to take down my flag stuff and bring out the black and orange stuff.

Look at all of this stuff!! We have an awesome store here called Gordmans. It has the best stuff for holiday decorating and the prices are killer. Stuff you see in other stores for big prices are at least 1/2 here and usually even cheaper than that.

I might have to go back and get this. I bought one similar last year. But this one says BOO and you know I have a BOO!!

This came home with me. Isn't it cute? A tin Pumpkin with polka dots.

Today I went to the Festival of the Little Hills in St. Charles. It's a yearly event here. I've been going to it since I was in my 20's. Usually it's hundreds of craft vendors lining the cobblestone roads and all along the river front. This year was disappointing because the craft vendors are really gone and it's all that jewelry, clothes and crap. I don't think I'll be going anymore. But I did get to hang out all day with my cousins so it wasn't a wasted trip. I totally forgot my camera so no photos. Can you believe that?? I used to never leave home without it. I really am out the blogging habit. But I'm working on getting back.

Guess what's right around the corner??? FOOTBALL!! Are you ready? I am. I love watching football. I remember the days when I could care less but now I love it!! I look forward to making little appetizers for Hunka and I on Sunday before we sit down to watch the games. Here's hoping our SF 49ers bring it this year!!!! Go NINERS!!!

August 12, 2012

Today was my Hunka's birthday!!!! We went to a birthday party last night for my cousin who also shares the same birthday with Hunka. It was Cindy's 50th. What a fun night it was. We danced and danced and danced some more. Hunka even busted out with a move of his own on the way to the restroom. haaaaaa Yes it was hysterical! Michael Jackson he is NOT! Today Hunka wanted to go to a casino here for his day so that what's we did. He won too. Guess it was also his lucky day!! Happy Birthday Hunka. I love you.

I'm glad you enjoyed the Antique quilts. How about some Sewing Machines? I have a few myself and I should have taken some pics of them. Next time maybe??

So has everyone been watching the Olympics?? We tape it everyday then watch in the evening. That way you can fly through the commercials. I always get in the mood to get fit after watching the Olylmpics. I said I'm in the mood, I didn' t say I was ready to exercise. lol Tonight was the closing ceremony and I don't know about you but I thought it was beyond odd. I was however happy to see the Spice Girls. Well, I WAS!!!

The weather here has been wonderful. I sure hope it stays. I've had enough heat and could use some cooler temps. We've even been able to eat outside on the deck a few times. That hasn't happened in some time.

I hope you enjoyed your weekend as much as I did. :) I need to rest up now.

August 08, 2012

I put one of the quilts on the guest room bed. It doesn't cover the whole bed but still looks cute. There are kits for it on the website. It's called Piece of Cake 3.I put one of the quilts on the guest room bed. It doesn't cover the whole bed but still looks cute. There are kits for it on the website. It's called Piece of Cake 3.

Stars for Momma is this one. (kit). It matched so I folded it on the tray with the flowers.

August 02, 2012

Debbie took me to Rogers Gardens. If you've never been, you must go. I wanted everything there. Even the outdoor pillow that cost 185.00. REALLY??? Or the $1500 patio chair. Apparently this is a place for me to look, not touch.

Isn't that doggy the cutest???

Roses

Heart planters. I would have bought one but I'm sure I would have broke it getting it home. Debbie did get a couple of them.

August 01, 2012

Yep I went back to California for 7 wonderful days. I stayed with Debbie and Joe. We had the best time. It was such a relaxing time. I didn't have to do a thing. These two did it all.

I didn't even have to pay for anything. Those two would not let me. I tried though. I really did. Matter of fact it was so nice I want to move in. I had my own bedroom with a full bath in it. I call it my Suite! It was in the West Wing of the house. They have a new house and OMGG is it ever a huge place. Just beautiful.

I got to meet the grandkids. I wanted to bring them back with me. Sweet, sweet kids. And that baby!!! I could squeeze him. Oh wait, I did!! I held him and smelled him, he had that baby smell. Awwwww look at that face!

I know!! He has a Dodgers shirt on. I tried to slip a Cardinals one in but Joe would have kicked me out the door! lolol However, the Cards DID beat the Dodgers twice while I was there. Just sayin Joe!

She has grown up so much. What a pretty little girl she is. And that hair!! Shirley Temple hair. Debbie gave her a basket of our scraps from sewing and that entertained her for a long time. She loved lining them all up. I think she was making a quilt.....

Speaking of quilts and sewing. We both made this little quilt. Isn't it cute? I'm going to put kits for it on the website. It was so much fun to make. I have plans to make it in several different color choices now.

And while we are talking about sewing. We went to the Long Beach Quilt show with Debbie's two sisters. They were so nice.It was like I had known them forever. And I had not met them before. I was in awe that three sisters actually get along and speak. lolol Not in my family!!!

While at the quilt show Debbie bought a little something for herself. Well, it's not really all that little. Hopefully she got it today if not tomorrow. Let's just say she's going to be doing a lot more sewing now! She'll have to show and tell.

She took me to Rogers Gardens. OHMYWORD!!!! I had never been before even while living in So Cal. What an awesome place. I wanna go back and visit in the Fall. I know it will be wonderful.

We went to San Diego and I got to see my good friend Tammy. Had not seen her since I moved three years ago either. Same with Debbie. It had been three years since we had seen each other. It was like none of us had ever been apart. We met at the Country Loft then went for a three hour lunch. Haaaaa It was great seeing the two Kathy's at the Country Loft too. I miss those girls.

My bed in the Suite. And Debbie made me a doll. I love her. She also had other gifts in my room. A Scentsy candle burning thing. I've never had one. I have to take a pic. It's so cute. She gave me a Brighton bracelet with a FROG charm. She knows how much we love our frogs here in our pond. NOT!! She had flowers for me, a bowl of different perfumes/lotions/etc in the bathroom. I didn't have to bring a thing. It was all there.

Here's my daisies and the sweet little sign. Isn't that just perfect??

I have a ton more pictures as you can imagine. I'll post more later. This was a great trip and I can't wait to do it again. Luckily I get to see her in December too. Can't wait!!! Thanks Debbie and Joe!!!

July 17, 2012

That is how I feel. Hot and blahhhhhhh. I can't take much more of this summer. It's just plain old awful here. That's all I gotta say about that.

I decided to go outside and do a little quilt show of my own. Haaaa No one came though. Just me and Hunka. Of course we didn't invite anyone, that could be why. These are all the latest quilts to be finished. I'm acquiring quite a stack.

New kits these will be.

I stitched up this little pillow for someone special. It will match her new dishes in her kitchen. We can have pillows in the kitchen too you know.

Made this stack for Christmas gifties. I only made 6 and I sure hope I still have 6 friends to give them to at Christmas. You know I go through them like underwear. HAAAAAAA!!! There I said it so no one else has to.

I decorated my porch for the 4th but that has come and gone hasn't it? We found the wicker chair at an antique shop and Hunka painted it for me. It was white but really old looking. Now it looks new.

We love this sign. It was on our last house too. I sure wish I could find another one. This one is getting faded. Everyone that comes to our front door laughs. We don't laugh! We are dead serious. LOLOL

More of the porch. I love my porch.

Now our back porch or deck or whatever you'd call it is all nice. Hunka got out the white spray paint again for me and did these chairs. They were original black or pewter or something. We got them from my inlaws years ago. They look so new in the white. We have four of them and they are so comfy. And they sort of rock. Not rock like cool rock, but rock like rocking chair rock. Well they rock like cool too. Ok,you get it.

Now we can sit down here and listen to the fish pond waterfall. It's so soothing. Unless it's 115 degrees of course. Then nothing is soothing. We do have a celing fan up there but like that's gonna help.

Wendy sent these to me for my birthday. She made me a runner and a cute little pillow which by the way I have in my kitchen. :) Please don't look at the grease on the stove. We had BLT's and......what a mess.

Love this pillow. It has teacups so it should be in the kitchen right? It's so cute. Thank you Wendy for both things!!!

We just got back from Iowa. We went on a Shop Hop of our own. Hunka took me to all of these quilt shops. I think he had programmed over 40 into his GPS but we didn't make it to all of those. It was a great trip. The weather was in the 80's everyday. Just perfect. I have lots of pics to show you from that trip.Need to get them uploaded first.

I'lm leaving for California next week. Going to stay with my friend Debbie and we're going to the Long Beach quilt show. I can't wait to see her, we're going to shop, sew and have a few adult beverages.She tells me she's been stocking up. :) Does she know me or what? I can't wait to see all of her grandkids too. Her daughters are on a roll over there. Lucky her!!!! No, I'm not jealous, no not at all. As long as she shares!!!

Try and stay cool wherever you are. I know that's not been easy to do this Summer. Be back soon, I hope. Thanks for stopping by.

June 28, 2012

No, no not THAT late. lolol Lord help me if I was THAT late. I might hang myself. I'd love grandbabies, but not another one of my own.

Ok, back to the real reason. I was supposed to post my next block pic late last night. Of course I misunderstood and thought it was late tonight. DUH!!! Yes I'm a ding dong. Instead of covering up this gray hair tomorrow I think I'll just go blonde.

So here is the most recent block and yes she has no eyes. Anne didn't say she had to have her eyes to be ready.

And here they are all together. Yes the middle one is not complete either. It's missing the flag along the bottom. Why you ask??? Because I LOST that part of the block. Haaaaaaa I'm hoping it turns up before I make it again. It's not looking good. Jeez!

I love this quilt so far. Even though it doesn't have all it's "parts" yet. It's going to be so cute. You can still join us if you want. I have the pattern on my website. Comfort & Joy is the pattern. Anne has the link on her blog of all the participants. I think there are 7 or 9 of us. Yes I forget that too. Work with me. :)

Ok, gotta run. Whew!!! I hope I don't get kicked out of this group. Never been kicked out. I beg of you Anne!!!!